Software Development Engineer Software Development Engineer Salaries

Software Development Engineer Software Development Engineer salaries in India

Base pay
₹8L - ₹18.0L/yr
₹12.0L/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
₹2L/yrAverage
₹75K - ₹3L/yrRange
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Last updated 11 Mar 202610.7K Salaries submitted
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
₹18L/yr
₹18L • ₹0
Gurgaon, Haryana
₹18L/yr
₹18L • ₹0
Software Development Engineer
10-14 Years
₹1Cr/yr
₹1Cr • ₹0
Kovilpatti
₹1Cr/yr
₹1Cr • ₹0
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
₹12L/yr
₹9L • ₹3L
Noida
₹12L/yr
₹9L • ₹3L
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
₹13L - ₹15L/yr
Bengaluru
₹13L - ₹15L/yr
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
₹40L/yr
₹18L • ₹22L
Hyderābād
₹40L/yr
₹18L • ₹22L
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Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
₹16L/yr
₹16L • ₹0
Bengaluru
₹16L/yr
₹16L • ₹0
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
₹4L/yr
₹4L • ₹0
Mumbai
₹4L/yr
₹4L • ₹0
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
₹26L/yr
₹23L • ₹3L
Hyderābād
₹26L/yr
₹23L • ₹3L
Software Development Engineer
10-14 Years
₹35L/yr
₹35L • ₹0
Chennai
₹35L/yr
₹35L • ₹0
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
₹4L/yr
₹4L • ₹0
Bengaluru
₹4L/yr
₹4L • ₹0

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Frequently asked questions about Software Development Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Software Development Engineer is ₹13,50,000 per year or ₹649 per hour in India, which is 17% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to ₹28,14,194 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in India is between ₹8,75,000 (25th percentile) and ₹21,00,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 10675 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Development Engineer employees in India as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Development Engineer in India is ₹21,00,000 per year, ₹1,75,000 per month or ₹1,010 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Development Engineer in India is ₹8,75,000 per year, ₹72,917 per month or ₹421 per hour.